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Maine Land Use Planning Commission introduces new rules for construction compliance

By Pine State News | Jan 17, 2025

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) has implemented two rule changes aimed at enhancing compliance and preserving the natural beauty of Maine.

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Maine state parks see record visitor numbers in 2024

By Pine State News | Jan 17, 2025

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) reported that Maine State Parks received 3.12 million visitors in 2024.

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60.6% of Maine male students proficient in ELA in 2022-23 school year

By Pine State News | Jan 15, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 60.6% of Maine male students in Maine passed the ELA portion of the MECAS.

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Governor Mills proposes $11.63 billion budget without broad-based tax hikes

By Pine State News | Jan 14, 2025

Governor Janet Mills has proposed a General Fund budget for the fiscal 2026-2027 biennium, amounting to $11.63 billion.

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Maine legislators submit bill requests for 2025 session

By Pine State News | Jan 14, 2025

Legislators in Maine had until January 10 to submit their requests for legislation for the 2025 session.

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How did Maine male students perform on math portion of 2022-23 MECAS?

By Pine State News | Jan 12, 2025

Of 43,818 male students tested in Maine, 50.4% were considered proficient in math.

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How did Maine female students perform on math portion of 2022-23 MECAS?

By Pine State News | Jan 9, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 46.9% of Maine female students in Maine passed the math portion of the MECAS.

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2023: Maine ranks 35th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $3,379,356

By Pine State News | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Maine received $3,379,356 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 35th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Maine sees more property tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Pine State News | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $43 million in property tax revenue for Maine, a 2,050% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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68.9% of Maine female students proficient in ELA in 2022-23 school year

By Pine State News | Jan 6, 2025

Of 41,070 female students tested in Maine, 68.9% were considered proficient in ELA.

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Lower individual income tax revenue in Maine during Q3 2024

By Pine State News | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $746 million in individual income tax revenue for Maine, a 6.5% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Analysis: Maine one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Pine State News | Jan 6, 2025

An analysis by Pine State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Maine is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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In 2022-23 school year, MECAS results showed 35.7% Maine of female students proficient in science

By Pine State News | Jan 3, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 35.7% of Maine female students in Maine passed the science portion of the MECAS.

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In Maine, 68 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Pine State News | Jan 1, 2025

Maine registered 68 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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In 2022-23 school year, MECAS results showed 37% Maine of male students proficient in science

By Pine State News | Dec 31, 2024

Of 18,457 male students tested in Maine, 37% were considered proficient in science.

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Maine receives 1 EDA grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023

By Pine State News | Dec 29, 2024

Maine received one grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Maine receives 6 EDA grants totaling $560,000 for public works in 2023

By Pine State News | Dec 28, 2024

Maine received six grants totaling $560,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Maine receives 1 EDA grant totaling $2,012,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023

By Pine State News | Dec 27, 2024

Maine received one grant totaling $2,012,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Maine receives 1 EDA grant totaling $669,433 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By Pine State News | Dec 26, 2024

Maine received one grant totaling $669,433 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Jared Golden discusses legislative achievements and priorities in recent tweets

By Pine State News | Dec 13, 2024

Congressman Jared Golden recently tweeted about securing legislative provisions and advocating for permitting reform in energy policy while reflecting on marriage equality legislation.